Salem city councilors are likely to authorize spending money to poll voters and ascertain whether Salemites would be willing to pay more in property taxes to avoid deep budget cuts…

Salemites gathered Thursday evening to remember loved ones who have died and light luminaria in their honor. About 4,600 luminaria lit up Riverfront Park for the event.

The number of racially and ethnically diverse teachers in the state has grown by about 4% during the last decade and doubled among first-year teachers.

Salem events this week include a night of country music, dancing and delicious food, drag bingo night to support charities and the 15th anniversary of f/STOP Fitzgerald’s.